DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

4751 COUNTY ROAD 547 N
DAVENPORT, FL 33837

www.davenportschoolofthearts.com

1,440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Davenport School of the Arts (DSA) is a public magnet school located in Davenport, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As an arts-integrated institution, the school places a heavy emphasis on fostering creativity and artistic expression alongside a rigorous core academic curriculum. It provides students with unique opportunities to explore various disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into the daily educational experience to encourage critical thinking and personal development.

The school is part of the Polk County Public Schools district and prides itself on maintaining a high standard of academic achievement. By combining traditional subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with specialized fine arts training, Davenport School of the Arts aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. The campus environment is designed to support both artistic performances and academic instruction, preparing students for success in high school and beyond while nurturing their specific talents in the arts.

1,440

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	781
Black	231
Asian	27
Two or More	32

Hispanic
781 (54.2%)
White
369 (25.6%)
Black
231 (16.0%)
Two or More
32 (2.2%)
Asian
27 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)420-2557
Website:	http://www.davenportschoolofthearts.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 227

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 234